Head

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One of Prince’s most well known and controversial songs, this track is about the Purple One and a bride-to-be performing oral sex on each other. This song caused quite a… Read More

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Head Lyrics

[Verse 1: Prince and Lisa Coleman]
I remember when I met you, baby
You were on your way to be wed
You were such a sexy thing
I loved the way you walked, the things you said
I was so nonchalant
I didn't want you to be misled
But I've got to have you, baby
I got to have you in my bed
You said:
"I'm just a virgin, and I'm
On my way to be wed
You're such a hunk
So full of spunk"

[Chorus: Prince]
I'll give you head 'til you're burning up
Head 'til you get enough
Head 'til your love is red
Head, love you 'til you're dead

[Verse 2: Prince and Lisa Coleman]
You know you're good, girl
I think you like to go down
You wouldn't have stopped
But, uh, I came on your wedding gown
You said:
"I must confess
I wanna get undressed and go to bed"
With that, I jammed, you fool
You married me instead

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[Chorus: Prince]
Now morning, noon, and night
I give you head 'til you're burning up
Head 'til you get enough
Head 'til your love is red
Head, love you 'til you're dead, oh

[Bridge: Prince]
Ooh, yeah
Ooh, yeah
Ooh, yeah
Head
Head
Head
Head
Woah

[Synthesizer Solo]

[Chorus: Prince]
Head 'til you're burning up
Head 'til you get enough
Head 'til your love is red
Head, love you 'til you're dead

[Outro: Prince]
(I know)
Head
Head
(I know)
Head
(Baby)
Head
Head
(Ooh)
Head
(Ooo)
Head
(Said I)
Head
Head

About

One of Prince’s most well known and controversial songs, this track is about the Purple One and a bride-to-be performing oral sex on each other. This song caused quite a stir in 1980 for its explicit subject matter. Prince began performing this song live as early as his first concert tour (the “Prince” tour).

The song’s lewd content caused original keyboardist Gayle Chapman to leave the band due to her religious beliefs (she was a member of The Way). She was later replaced by Lisa Coleman, who would provide additional vocals in the studio and in later concerts.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

was this reference to Gay

No, “Head” was about fellatio, which is an equal opportunity act. Anyone with a mouth is fully eligible.

What did Prince say about "Head"?

Prince wrote virtual liner notes in the mid-90s for some of his biggest hits as a feature on one of his first websites. Here’s his entry for “Head”:

was only used as a concert tune. This song was picked as Lisa Coleman’s initiation into the band. Gayle Chapman quit because the material of the Dirty Mind period got 2 strong 4 her. Prince figured if Lisa could sing the lyrics to head she could handle anything. The song as a demo as was all the Dirty Mind LP.

Lisa Coleman sang on Head?I always thought it was Vanity.

No. It was Lisa Coleman.

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